Greenwood, Louisiana
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Greenwood residents face a serious environmental risk with a hazard score of 8.7 out of 10. The Kriger Battery Superfund site is located only 2.7 miles away. This active site contains hazardous substances that can move through the air or soak into the ground. These contaminants can get into local soil or water supplies over time. For your daily life, this means you should be very careful about gardening in local soil or drinking untreated well water without professional testing.
Action Required
Residents should immediately contact the Louisiana Greater Caddo Lake Association to understand local water safety initiatives and environmental advocacy. For those concerned about property safety or relocation assistance due to environmental hazards, contact The Highland Center Corporation in Shreveport at 318-673-8440. You may also reach out to the Multi-Cultural Development Center Housing Counseling Agency (MCDC) in Bossier City at 318-741-5941 for guidance on housing rights near active Superfund sites. These organizations provide localized support for navigating the risks associated with the Kriger Battery site and surrounding industrial hazards in the Greenwood area.
Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS).
This report is generated from publicly available government data and does not constitute legal or medical advice. For current site-specific information, visit EPA Superfund.